Your body's metabolism depends on the amount of certain hormones in your body. The thyroid gland is located in the neck, and when active, it releases thyroid hormone that boosts the metabolism and also regulates body temperature.
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Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid that penetrates deep into your pores. It is frequently used in acne and anti-aging products because it can break down lipids while smoothing the skin. Salicylic acid can remove dead skin and may reduce hyper-pigmentation and fine lines over time.
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Bronchiolitis is swelling and excess mucus in the bronchioles, which lead into your baby's lungs. Pneumonia is an infection inside the lungs. The only way to be certain of your child’s illness is by making a doctor’s appointment.
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Coffee is a popular pick-me-up and morning drink for many people. If you have diabetes and are watching your blood glucose levels, you should be thoughtful about adding sugar and creamer to your coffee. Both of these items can increase your blood sugar level.
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Although honey is composed primarily of sugar, unlike table sugar it contains constituents that benefit liver health in a variety of ways, some of which may come as a surprise.
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Blueberries are a popular berry used in desserts, cereals and as a healthy snack, but for some people eating blueberries can cause severe abdominal pain. Severe abdominal pain is an alarming symptoms that will need to be evaluated by your family doctor or gastroenterologist.
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Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by numerous motor ticks lasting longer than one year. According to the National Tourette Syndrome Association, involuntary frequent, rapid and repetitive ticks of the muscles located in the arms, legs, face or trunk are usually the first symptoms to develop.
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Kava, or Piper methysticum, is a plant root frequently used to lessen anxiety. It is well-known in South Pacific cultures as a ceremonial drink. Kava has become a controversial botanical remedy due to reports of potentially serious side effects, including liver damage.
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Muscle tension, racing thoughts and nervousness are common symptoms of anxiety that make it difficult to relax. Although relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, yoga or meditation can be effective, they may not work for everyone. Over-the-counter supplements are available to help alleviate anxiety.
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Generally, there are three types of tooth infection: those centered in the gum, the surrounding bone or the inner cavity. Dental infections are not only painful, but dangerous. If the bacteria is allowed to grow unchecked, it can cause tooth loss, facial deformation, blood poisoning and even death.
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Sodium help your body transmit nerve impulses and maintain healthy fluid levels, and helps your muscles relax and contract. Too much sodium, however, can increase your blood pressure and worsen symptoms related to kidney, liver and heart disease.
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The arch of your foot is the curved portion of the inside of each of your feet. The arch usually starts just below the ball of the foot and the toes and extends to the heel. The width and length of the arch varies, but your arches should be about the same size and shape on both feet.
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Purines are substances present in most foods. When your body metabolizes purines during digestion, it forms a waste product called uric acid. Usually the kidneys can eliminate uric acid without difficulty, but in some people, the body makes too much or the kidneys eliminate too little.
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Warfarin, also known by the brand name Coumadin, is a medication prescribed to treat individuals at risk for blood clot formation. This drug decreases vitamin K activity, which then reduces your body's ability to quickly form blood clots.
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A food allergy is a mistake of the immune system, according to Kids Health. The immune system protects the body from harmful substances, such as viruses and bacteria. During a food allergy reaction, the immune system mistakes the food as a harmful substance and attempts to fight it off.
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Salons offer foot bath treatments intended to remove toxins. The treatment's premise claims that toxins are drawn out of the body through the pores on the feet and taken into the water. The treatment creators claim the foot bath targets toxins only; nutrients and medications remain in the body.
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Lisinopril is a medication in a class of drugs known as angiotensin converting enzyme, or ACE inhibitors. According to PubMed Health, lisinopril works by decreasing certain chemicals in the body that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
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Flower essences are alternative medicines that purportedly impart the healing energies of specific flowers. Proponents say that they heal on an emotional level, allowing the physical body to heal as well by rebalancing negative emotional states related to tension, stress and anxiety.
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One of the oldest systems of medicine is India's traditional system of Ayurveda, which has been handed down by word of mouth and through ancient texts. The Ayurvedic medical system emphasizes the use of herbs to improve health and treat ailments and diseases (1).
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Using eucalyptus essential oil with children is a non-toxic way to administer a powerful antiseptic and antibacterial aroma-therapeutic to the olfactory and bronchial systems.
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